Shiraz on the Water
January 9, 2009
Daniel (Danny on the Money), Richard (Northern Sky Designs) and I go back a long
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Step back in time with us to 2009, a year brimming with culinary discoveries and cultural milestones. Our restaurant reviews from this era offer a fascinating glimpse into the local dining scene, capturing the flavors and atmospheres of establishments that may have since evolved or disappeared. Beyond the plates, 2009 was a vibrant year. Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” dominated the airwaves, while James Cameron’s “Avatar” revolutionized cinema with its groundbreaking 3D technology. As we revisit these reviews, we’re not just recalling meals, but also the soundtrack and cinematic moments that defined a year.
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Delve into our archived reviews and rediscover the tastes of 2009. Imagine dining out while the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” played in the background, or discussing the plot twists of “Inglourious Basterds” over appetizers. This collection serves as a time capsule, blending the nostalgia of food with the broader cultural landscape. It’s a reminder of how food, music, and movies intertwine to create lasting memories and define a specific moment in time.
Daniel (Danny on the Money), Richard (Northern Sky Designs) and I go back a long
Leave it to Lauren to find those smallish, out-of-the-way places that are easy to get
If there is one commodity of which the Fox Valley seems to have no shortage,
If there’s one thing that I really appreciate, it has got to be food that
Let me share a fun place with you. It’s in Chicago. You’ll enjoy some of
And just when I thought that perhaps Batavia had no further dining venues worth trying…
In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.
I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco, from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!
